Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed he was coughing quite severely. Now, he has a persistent high fever. What should I do to relieve his strep throat effectively?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis can be treated by administering anti-inflammatory medications and regional treatments (such as washing the crypts, injecting medication). If the throat pain is severe, consider giving a moderate dose of painkillers. Some children may have a fever as well, in which case you can give them oral fever-reducing medication. If the symptoms do not improve, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. Also, be sure to keep warm in daily life to prevent colds from triggering another episode of tonsillitis.